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Iceman Inspired Custom Model

I've always liked the Iceman shape, so I though I'd take a crack at making my version. As with most of my prototypes, this is another design-on the fly plan! All I really have in mind so far is the shape and that I want a heavily chambered body with an F-hole. From that point onward, I'll decide as I go. For some added fun, a fellow builder in the UK is also building a similar guitar. We thought it would be fun to see how two different people approached the same design. You can check out Dave Fliski's work at his website Fliski Guitars.

Part 1: Body construction Part 2: Top construction Part 3: Neck construction Part 4: Hardware test fit Part 5: Prep for finish / dye Part 6: Stripping & respraying the back (sigh) Part 7: Wiring Done!: Image gallery